Chili Con Carne

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and cut up

• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup

• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped and undrained

• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

1. 1

   Sautee ground beef with onion; drain.

2. 2

   In a large pot, combine ground beef mixture and remaining ingredients, except for the kidney beens.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and reduce heat.

4. 4

   Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, stirring occassionally. You can also cook this in a crock pot for 5-6 hours on low.

5. 5

   Add kidney beans and simmer until thoroughly heated.